| Machinery
Zetor introduce new models
Bucking the trend from previous years the start to 2018
see’s Zetor a.s focus on the lower end of its portfolio with
the introduction of the Utilix and Hortus ranges of tractor
in the 40 to 70 HP market segments.
he new models are
made up of the
Utilix HT 45, Utilix
HT 55 and Hortus
CL 65 and Hortus
HS 65.
Despite their size, at the heart of
the Utilix and Hortus is a four-
cylinder engine with ratings at 43,
49 and 67 HP, add to that a choice
of hydrostatic, mechanical and
power shuttle transmissions
(dependent on model) makes
these tractors suitable for a variety
of applications including
municipal, grounds care and small
holdings.
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The Major CL and HS variants
are both fitted with the same 2.9-
litre engines, the 76 HP model HS
gets a broader spectrum of gears
to play with via a three-range
transmission with four gears in
each and a splitter, 24 forward
gears and 12 reverse are available
– maximum speed is 40 kph. In
addition, a power shuttle affords
clutch-less direction changes.
Cab space has also been
increased, now featuring more
steering wheel adjustment, more
storage space, a new dashboard,
and the addition of a passenger
seat.
The Major CL 80 is one of our
first new ‘Mother Regulation’
compliant units to land in the UK
giving a clear view as to what the
future ranges have in store for us.
All Zetor tractors boast 500 hour
service intervals, are supported by
a UK based parts satellite
warehouse offering a fast, efficient,
and reasonably priced aftersales
service giving our customers
peace of mind and low cost of
ownership.
Variable chamber round balers updated for 2018
KUHN Farm Machinery has updated its popular range of VB variable chamber round balers, with four new models now
available in the UK.
he new VB range
consists of four
main models: the
VB 3160 and VB
3165 (1.20 x 0.80 x
1.60m bales), and
the VB 3190 and VB 3195 (1.20 x
0.80 x 1.85m) bales, all of which
offer net or twine binding and are
suitable for baling a range of wet
and dry crops: from hay and straw
(5-20% moisture), to haylage (18-
35% moisture) and silage (35-80%
moisture).
All models are equipped with
progressive density baling
chambers which use two chamber
rollers, a starter roller and five
endless baling belts to produce
evenly shaped bales. Belt
pressure increases as the bale
grows, and can be adjusted from
the tractor cab to compensate for
variations in crop type quality and
to maintain a constant density as
the bale is formed.
The VB 3160 and VB 3190 are
available with KUHN’s OPTIFLOW,
OPTIFEED or OPTICUT 14 intake
rotors. The VB 3165 and VB 3195
are available with KUHN’s
OPTIFEED, OPTICUT 14 or
OPTICUT 23 intake rotors.
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OPTIFLOW: uses a 2.10m pick-
up and non-restricted, open throat
intake rotor for handling heavy
crops. A top roller pre-compacts
the intake feed enabling higher
working rates.
OPTIFEED: uses a 2.30m pick-
up and patented integral rotor and
side augers to achieve a high input
capacity from a reduced power
requirement. The rotor tines are
manufactured from Hardox® wear-
resistant steel for improved
longevity. KUHN’s DROPFLOOR
and hydraulic rotor
disengagement system enables
blockages to be cleared quickly
and effortlessly.
OPTICUT 14: uses a 2.30m
pick-up and patented integral
cutting rotor with 14 knives to
provide a cutting length of 70mm.
The cutting rotor is manufactured
from Hardox® wear-resistant steel
for improved longevity. KUHN’s
DROPFLOOR and hydraulic rotor
disengagement system enables
blockages to be cleared quickly
and effortlessly.
OPTICUT 23: uses a 2.30 m
pick-up and patented integral
cutting rotor with 23 knives to
provide a cutting length of 45mm.
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The cutting rotor is manufactured
from Hardox® wear-resistant steel
for improved longevity. KUHN’s
DROPFLOOR and hydraulic rotor
disengagement system enables
blockages to be cleared quickly
and effortlessly.
Each variant within the new VB
range is powered by a simple and
sturdy drive system which uses
just three main chains, each of
which are designed to have a low
maintenance requirement and can
be fitted with automatic chain
lubrication as an option.
All VB variants can be supplied
with, and controlled by, KUHN’s
new ISOBUS terminals, the 5.4
inch (14.3cm) CCI 50 and the 12.1
inch (30.5cm) CCI 1200, both of
which can be used to control any
ISOBUS-ready machine. The CCI
50 is a touchscreen terminal but
also has 12 back-lit function keys,
an auto-brightness sensor, and
ports for video input, USB data
transfer, GPS antenna input and
biomass sensor input. The CCI
1200 features a large touchscreen
display which can be used either
horizontally or vertically and is
easy to view in direct sunlight. The
unit’s flexible layout display can be
configured to suit the individual
operator’s preferences or
machine’s requirements and
features a split-screen function
which enables the operator to view
and control two machines in
tandem. The option of displaying
several mini-view windows also
enables the operator to monitor
multiple parameters at once.
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